All elders are called to be pastors/shepherds of the church (Acts 20:28 - the word "care" is the same as "pastor"; 1 Peter 5:2 - the elders are commanded to "shepherd" the flock, which is the same word as "pastor").

All elders should be qualified men of godly character and ability to teach sound doctrine and refute false teaching (1 Timothy 2-3; Titus 1).

Jesus Christ alone is the Chief Shepherd and Overseer of his church (1 Peter 5:4), and therefore all elders are accountable to him in how they care for the flock. Scripture teaches that elders must hold each other accountable (Acts 20:28-30). Therefore, our elders are part of a presbytery (which just means a broader group of pastors/elders), and are held accountable through the Federation of Reformed Churches.  If anyone has an unresolved dispute or grievance within our church, they can contact any elder in the FORC and ask for a Council to hear the matter.